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!.1 Lyrics
 Lyric Poetry consists of a poem, such as a sonnet or an ode, that
expresses the thoughts and feelings of the poet. The term lyric is
now commonly referred to as the words to a song. Lyric poetry
does not tell a story which portrays characters and actions. The
lyric poet addresses the reader directly, portraying his or her own
feeling, state of mind, and perceptions.

Example of Lyric Poetry

Dying 
by
Emily Dickinson

I heard a fly buzz when I died;

The stillness round my form
Was like the stillness in the air
Between the heaves of storm.

1.2. Dramatic
 suitable to or characteristic of drama; "a dramatic entrance in a swirling cape"; "a 
dramatic rescue at sea" 
   sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect; "a dramatic sunset"; "a dramatic pa
use"; "a spectacular display ofnorthern lights"; "it was a spectacular play"; "his stri
king good looks always created a sensation" 

1.3 Narrative
 Narrative Poetry is found in different types of poetry such as Ballads, Epics,
and Lays. All of these examples are different kinds of narrative poems some
of which are the length of a book such as the Song of Hiawatha or the Iliad.

Example of Narrative Poetry - Excerpt

John Barleycorn
by
Robert Burns

There was three kings into the east, 

Three kings both great and high, 
And they hae sworn a solemn oath 
John Barleycorn should die.

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